Free freighton hardwood decking in the Northeast
(518) 828-5684
Wenge

Kiln-dried woods & exotics

Wenge

Also known as African Rosewood, Millettia laurentii.

Millettia laurentii (Fabaceae) · Central Africa

Wenge is about as dark as wood gets without dye — a deep, near-black brown streaked with fine pale lines, the wood designers reach for when they want drama and contrast. It anchors modern furniture, high-end flooring, and accent work where a true dark tone is the whole point.

It is dense, very hard, and extremely durable, which makes it demanding to machine and rough on edges — sharp carbide, patience, and good dust collection are the order of the day. Finished, it is unmistakable. We bring Wenge in for furniture makers, flooring installers, and designers who need genuine dark wood rather than a stain — ask about current stock and sizes.

Appearance

Color. Very dark brown, nearly black, with fine, closely spaced lighter lines.

Grain. Straight.

Texture. Coarse, open texture.

Working & finishing

Dense and hard on tooling; the coarse grain can splinter and the fine dust is worth capturing. Fills and finishes to a dramatic near-black surface; glue-up needs clean, well-prepared faces.

Drying. Dries slowly but is very stable once dry.

Durability

Very durable and highly resistant to decay and insects.

Common uses

Flooringfine furniturecabinetryturnerymusical instrumentsveneerdark accents and inlay

Looking for Wenge?

We stock and mill a wide range of species and grades. Tell us your sizes and we'll confirm availability and pricing — usually within one business day.

Wenge reviews

★★★★★5.0· 1 review
★★★★★
I have a custom Cabinetry and Woodworking shop in Clermont NY. I always have a need for both exotic hardwoods and local woods. I have been going to Ghent Wood Products for over 10 years now. They have always been there for me. "I need this and this next week" they have it for me. When I need milling that requires more than my equipment can handle I just call Tom or Marie and they say "sure we can handle that". I have recommended them to all of the contractors I work with (mostly from Dutchess County) and we all use Ghent Wood Products because they're great. They are all just good people working together with us like a team.
Ross Brown · Romber Works
Write a review